Jermain Defoe has revealed a tearful phone call with his mother after the killing of George Floyd. The 46-year-old died in Minnesota last month after a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for close to nine minutes.Two separate coroner's reports have determined the cause of death to be homicide, with Chauvin charged with alleged second degree murder.
The killing has sparked protests across the US and in other countries, with white British people also being asked to reflect on the systemic racism in society.
Defoe reveals he had a tearful call with his mother after seeing the footage, but feels some good may come of the killing. Get all the latest Sports news sent straight to your Inbox every day by signing up to our.